Chicken Little News Stories
On November 4th Walt Disney Pictures releases Chicken Little. In this hilarious adventure, Chicken Little is determined to revive his ruined reputation. But just as things are starting to go his way, a real piece of the sky lands on his head!
- Heart links with Disney for Chicken Little podcasts - Chicken Little (5/17/2006)
Heart FM will work with Disney to create a series of podcasts, the first will promote up dvd release of Chicken Little on May 11. - 'Chicken' has anything but little DVD bow - Hollywood Reporter (3/30/2006)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Disney's Chicken Little topped the DVD sales chart and outsold the second-ranked title by a nearly 4-to-1 margin. - Chicken Little Reigns Supreme at British Box Office - Chicken Little (2/14/2006)
Chicken Little topped the box office with 2.3 million pounds. - Chicken Little Pair Sell Disney on Missing Pitch - Hollywood Reporter (1/6/2006)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Chicken Little writers Ron Friedman and Steve Bencich have been reteamed for an upcoming Disney live-action family comedy The Missing Link. - Disney Animation Unit Ups Bacon to Exec VP - Chicken Little (11/30/2005)
Bob Bacon has been named to the newly created position of executive vp at Disney Feature Animation. Bacon oversaw the studio's conversion from 2-D to 3-D for Chicken Little. - A Pinoy Animator in Chicken Little - Phillippine Daily Inquirer (11/23/2005)
The Phillippine Daily Inquirer talks with animator John Aquino who was born in Manila, Philippines. - It is finally time to give Chicken Little a little respect? - (11/21/2005)
As Disney Feature Animation's latest project gets ready to cross the $100 million threshold, Jim Hill offers up some revised projections on this film's eventual performance at the domestic box office. He then suggests that traditional animation fans may want to ease up on their attacks of this Mark Dindal movie. - Chicken Rules Roost - E! Online (11/14/2005)
E! Online announces Chicken Little topped the box office for the second weekend in a row with $32 million bringing its combined total to $80.7 million. - 3-D Method Auditions for Serious Film Role - Los Angeles Times (11/14/2005)
The Los Angeles Times reports Chicken Little has grossed $11,000 per screen at convention showings while its 3D presentations has brought in $25,000 per screen and discusses the possible impact of these figures on the film industry.
Free registration required to view - Happy Meal featuring Disney's Chicken Little - McDonalds (11/8/2005)
Now through November 22nd McDonalds offers Chicken Little toys with the Happy Meals. - Debut of 'Chicken Little' Gives Disney Something to Crow About - Wall Street Journal (11/7/2005)
The Wall Street Journal calls Chicken Little's $40.1 million opening weekend "an encouraging debut" however Disney is reportedly pushing back the opening of its current slate of computer animated films including American Dog and Rapunzel Unbraided. - Chicken Feed for Disney - Motley Fool (11/7/2005)
The Motley Fool calls Chicken Little's performance "a decent stepping stone to start winning back its audiences." - Feather in Disney's Cap - TheStreet.com (11/7/2005)
TheStreet.com compares the opening for Disney's Chicken Little with past Disney releases and the most recent Pixar film The Incredibles. - Chick flick shows pluck - Los Angeles Times (11/7/2005)
The Los Angeles Times compares Chicken Little's box office opening to other recent releases and announces Disney's Meet the Robinsons will be released in 3D.
Free registration required to view - Chicken home to roost with $40.9 mil - Hollywood Reporter (11/7/2005)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Chicken Little opened with $40.9 million. - Lightplay makes wireless Chicken Little game for Disney - Chicken Little (11/7/2005)
Play Chicken Little on your cell. - Disney, Pixar Playing Chicken - The Street (11/4/2005)
The Street discusses the implications of this weekend's release of Chicken Little. - 'Chicken' legs? - Variety (11/4/2005)
Variety discusses their expectations for Chicken Little's box office figures based on the polls leading up to its release. - 'Chicken' release set on more than a wing and pray - Hollywood Reporter (11/3/2005)
The Hollywood Reporter talks about the behind-the-scenes support being offered during this weekend's premiere of Chicken Little using the digital 3D technology. - Chicken Little Review - Variety (11/3/2005)
The Variety review states Chicken Little has "little originality, little humor and little ingratiating characterization." - 'Chicken' a fractured fairy tale - Star Tribune (11/3/2005)
The Star Tribune gives Chicken Little 2 1/2 out of 4 stars. - List of Theatres Featuring Disney's Chicken Little in Disney Digital 3D - (11/1/2005)
Walt Disney Pictures offers moviegoers a glimpse into the future of theatrical exhibition with the November 4th debut of "Chicken Little" in Disney Digital 3D(TM). Disney Digital 3D, presented exclusively in Dolby® Digital Cinema, is a brand new state-of-the-art technology that provides the first true three-dimensional digital experience in movie theatres. In collaboration with Disney, Dolby Laboratories is overseeing the rollout of its Dolby Digital Cinema systems in a total of 84 specially-selected, high-profile theatres in 25 top markets. - For Disney and Pixar, a Deal is a Game of Chicken - New York Times (11/1/2005)
The New York Times reports detailed negotiations between Pixar and Disney are anticipated in mid-November and is expected to be wrapped up by late December or early January.
Free registration required to view - Disney Has a Lot Riding on a Tiny Chicken - Orlando Sentinel (11/1/2005)
The Orlando Sentinel reports investors anticipate Chicken Little will bring in a worldwide box office of around $350 million.
Free registration required to view - New screens, projectors give 3D technology a makeover - Associated Press (11/1/2005)
The Associated Press discusses the 3D technology behind Disney's Chicken Little 3D release. - Disney's Chicken Little to Debut in Disney Digital 3D (TM) in Select Theatres Nationwide - (11/1/2005)
Commenting on the announcement, Dick Cook, chairman, The Walt Disney Studios, said, "Disney Digital 3D is a truly groundbreaking technology that combines the latest innovations of science and art, and we are proud to be a part of filmmaking history." - Chicken Little Plays it Too Safe - MSNBC (11/1/2005)
The MSNBC review states "Chicken Little opens far more strongly than it closes, an early string of amusing zingers and sight gags petering out amid a lot of noise and commotion." - Is Sky Really Falling for Disney animation? - CanWest (11/1/2005)
CanWest talks with Chicken Little director Mark Dindal and producer Randy Fullmer. - A role with pluck: Braff animated about role in Chicken Little - Chicken Little. (11/1/2005)
Actor Zach Braff talks about Chicken Little. - Playing 'Chicken': Disney goes digital without Pixar - Sun Times (11/1/2005)
The Sun Times briefly explores the obstacles facing the team that developed Chicken Little and chats with actor Zach Braff who voices the lead character. - IGN & Chicken Little's Guide to Alien Invasion - IGN FilmForce (11/1/2005)
IGN FilmForce offers Chicken Little's Guide to Alien Invasions. - Chicken Little Characters Arrive at McDonalds - (10/28/2005)
Eight Chicken Little character toys will be available in McDonald's Happy Meals and Mighty Kid Meals October 28 - November 22. - Time for a 'Little' Digital 3-D - Los Angeles Times (10/28/2005)
The Los Angeles Times announces the Southern California locations that will feature Chicken Little in 3D.
Free registration required to view - Lots of Chicken Little For Your Viewing Pleasure - Cinematical (10/12/2005)
Cinematical discusses the release of Chicken Little's first four minutes as part of the film's publicity campaign. - Going Deep for Digital - New York Times (9/26/2005)
The New York Times discusses Disney's move to release Chicken Little in 3D and the impact their move is having on the industry.
Free registration required to view - Falling high in Disney's pecking order - Los Angeles Times (9/12/2005)
The Los Angeles Times reports Disney investors and the animation community will be watching the performance of Disney's Chicken Little.
Free registration required to view - Chicken Little Debutin In 3-D Digital - SciFiWire (6/28/2005)
SciFiWire announces that in the first studio-backed rollout of digital cinema, Disney has teamed with Dolby on a 3-D digital projection system set to hit 100 screens in 25 major markets with its debut of Chicken Little. - The Walt Disney Studios and Dolby Bring Disney Digital 3-D(TM) to Selected Theaters Nationwide With Chicken Little - (6/27/2005)
Disney once again leads the film industry by introducing Disney Digital 3D(TM), a brand new, state-of-the-art technology providing the first true three-dimensional digital experience in movie theatres, with the highly anticipated movie Chicken Little to be released on November 4, 2005. In collaboration with Disney, Dolby Laboratories plans to install its Dolby® Digital Cinema systems in approximately 100 specially-selected, high-profile theatres in 25 top markets that will present the 3D film. - Chicken Little Fun at Disney.com - Chicken Little (6/22/2005)
Visit the official website for Disney's upcoming feature Chicken Little. You can select a variety of dance moves for Chicken Little ranging from a break-dance to a hoedown and watch Chicken Little shake his tail feathers. Enter the town of Oakey Oaks to meet the rest of Chicken Little’s friends. In this new section, you can explore Oakey Oaks in a 360-degree environment, and discover fun downloads, trailers, photos and other film info along the way. - Disney Promotes Chicken Little With Stylized Chickens - (6/16/2005)
Artists and designers modified vinyl sculptures of Chicken Little for display at shows in New York and Los Angeles. - Enterprise Captain in Chicken Little - Zap2It (6/2/2005)
Zap2It reports Patrick Stewart, best known as Captain Jean-Luc Picard on TV's Star Trek: The Next Generation was rushed to the hospital with chest pains but was found to be in good health. The article goes on to report that he will provide a voice for Disney's Chicken Little. - Exclusive Trailer Premiere of Chicken Little - (5/23/2005)
The full trailer (Trailer #1) for Disney's first all-CGI animated movie, CHICKEN LITTLE, had its world premiere this morning, exclusively on Disney.com and Movies.com. It is available on Disney Motion high-quality broadband video, in streaming media, and on Quicktime via the film website. - Disney brass keep eye on games sector - Hollywood Reporter (3/24/2005)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Disney discussed their increased interest in video games and announced they will spend an additional $40-50 million publishing video games based on Pirates of the Caribbean, Chicken Little, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch & the Wardrobe. - Toy Fair 2005 Chicken Little Toys - Chicken Little (2/23/2005)
Toys for Disney's Chicken Little including characters not previously seen in trailers. - Eisner says Disney's sky isn't falling - (2/14/2005)
Jon Friedman offer his analysis of the recent Disney meeting highlighting the moment Eisner hyped the upcoming "Chicken Little" - Chicken Little Release Moved to November 4, 2005 - Chicken Little (12/21/2004)
The Chicken Little official site shows a new release date of November 4, 2005. - Trailer for Chicken Little - Chicken Little (10/28/2004)
Next summer the sky really IS falling in Walt Disney Pictures’ new computer-animated film Chicken Little. This epic tale presents a new twist to the classic fable of a young chicken who causes widespread panic when he mistakes a falling acorn for a piece of the sky. - Chicken Little Joins the Lineup of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - (10/15/2004)
Debuting in this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade® will be a chicken of not so little stature as CHICKEN LITTLE, flies high in the sky as a giant helium balloon on Thursday, November 25th. Macy's and Walt Disney Picture's have big plans for a little chicken on Thanksgiving Day, as the star of the upcoming animated comedy CHICKEN LITTLE will make his maiden flight in the world-famous Parade before debuting in movie screens in July '05. - Chicken Little Preview - Variety via Yahoo! (8/16/2004)
Variety via Yahoo! offers the mixed reviews clips of Chicken Little has received at investor conferences. - Chicken Little Trailer - Chicken Little (6/30/2004)
Visit the official website for Chicken Little to view a trailer for the 2005 release.Link spotted on Ain't It Cool News - Disney to publish 'Chicken Little,' 'Narnia' games - Reuters (5/10/2004)
The May 10th Reuters reports Disney will offer video games based on its upcoming films Chicken Little and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. - Chicken Little Teaser - FilmForce (4/19/2004)
The April 15th FilmForce offers a teaser trailer for Disney's CG-animated film Chicken Little. - Replay of Eisner's January 6th Presentation - Chicken Little (1/6/2004)
The webcast re-play of a presentation by Michael Eisner at the 14th Annual Smith Barney Citigroup Entertainment, Media and Telecommunications Conference will be available until January 13th. During the presentation Eisner supported his assertions that the Company's turnaround is now underway. He announced record attendance at WDW during December, strong Studios performance and highlighted various upcoming projects including Chicken Little and King Arthur. - Disney Plucks Braff for Chicken Little - Hollywood Reporter (12/11/2003)
The December 11th Hollywood Reporter announces Scrubs star Zach Braff will voice the title character for Disney's Chicken Little.